Parts Unlimited Hires New Northwest Regional Sales Representative
Tim Schuh joins Parts Unlimited from Sturgis Motorsports and has worked previously as a Motorcycle Safety Foundation (MSF) Rider Coach. Schuh joins as the company’s Northwest sales representative.
Motorcycle & Powersports News Announces Staff Changes
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the appointment of Brendan Baker to the position of editor of Motorcycle & Powersports News (MPN). In conjunction with Baker’s new appointment, Robin Hartfiel has been appointed to the position of editor-at-large for MPN. Colleen Brousil, editor of MPN, who has served in a variety of editorial capacities with the brand since 2002, leaves her role with Babcox Media to take another position within the industry, as director of marketing for ARI, a technology solutions company based in Milwaukee, Wis.
Gunnar Heinemeyer Joins HardDrive Team as V-Twin Product Director
Gunnar Heinemeyer brings with him more than 13 years of experience as a service technician, sales rep and product manager to HardDrive V-Twin Products.
Glenn Philipp Named Drag Specialties Sales Representative
Philipp will cover the Michigan territory and brings extensive marketing experience, having launched new dealership programs and organized local rallies in the Milwaukee area.
MAG Announces Personnel Changes within Several Brands
Vance & Hines, Performance Machine and MAG’s international operations are the primary groups involved in a restructuring of senior management to support future growth opportunities.
Design Engineering Inc. Hires New Powersports Market Manager
Brian Van Koevering has close to 15 years of powersports marketing and brand management experience. He most recently served as PowerParts accessory program manager for KTM North America and has previously worked with Enduro Engineering and Gardener-Westcott Company.
AIMExpo Attendees Donate Generously to Brain Tumor Patients
AIMExpo attendees gathered this morning to participate in the 2013 Cycle World Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund Live Auction which benefits the Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation College Scholarship Program. The scholarship is awarded to college-aged students to support their education during their battle with a brain tumor.
Inaugural Joseph C. Parkhurst Education Fund Live Auction To Benefit Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation
After Cycle World founder Joe Parkhurst’s death in 2001, his family wanted to honor his legacy by donating to education. In honor of Parkhurst, The Bonnier Motorcycle Group will host its inaguaral Joseph C. Parkhurst Eduction Fund Live Auction at AIMExpo.
Jeff Emig Meet and Greet at the ODI Grips AIMExpo Booth
Championship motocross racer Jeff Emig will be at the ODI Grips booth at AIMExpo to support his collaboration with the brand – a new motocross lock-on style grip that features an interchangeable color scheme.
Kenny Roberts To Champion AIMExpo Festivities
“King Kenny” will serve as the inaugural AIMExpo Champion. Show producer Marketplace Events Motorcycle Group has commissioned a Star Bolt by Yamaha in Roberts’ famous yellow livery, which will be given away at AIMExpo.
Voice Of Greg’s Garage, Greg White, To Host AIMExpo
Greg’s Garage voice, writer and editor, Greg White, will serve as the host of AIMExpo. His primary role will be to host the AIMExpo Media Hub during the trade days, and he will host the presentation stage during the consumer days.
Motorcycle Industry Council Adds Newest Member to Dealer Advisory Council
Rick Alcon, owner of R&S Powersports Group in Albuquerque, N.M., joins seven other members of the newly formed council.
Intended to represent the needs and interests of new dealer members, the council was implemented with the MIC’s decision to include dealers in its membership for the first time since 1974.